Engineer II

About our group:

Since 1979, Seagate has been creating precision-engineered data storage technologies that deliver superior capacity, speed, safety, and performance. We are a diverse workforce of 40,000 creative, hard-working, passionate people all over the world—Silicon Valley, the Southeast Asia, India, China, the United Kingdom, and beyond. At Seagate, we know that data is always in motion, alive, connected—and we harness it in order to maximize human potential.

Drive Process Engineering supports drive manufacturing from drive assembly to test process. We work with cross-functional teams to monitor and improve product and process performance to meet cost, quality, and delivery matrix. 

About the role - you will:

·       Work in Drive Manufacturing in Korat and reporting to the Manager

·       Take ownership of yield monitoring, analysis, and continuous improvement for Drive Backend test process.

·       Lead and implement yield improvement initiatives by working cross-functionally with engineering, quality, production, and upstream teams

·       Perform deep-dive analysis using structured problem-solving and statistical tools (e.g., 8D, SPC, regression analysis) to drive yield recovery and improvement

·       Forecast and model yield trends/assumption to identify risks and opportunities for proactive action

·       Support manufacturing operations through root cause investigations and deployment of corrective/preventive actions

About you:

·       Excellent attitude and teamwork-oriented to support organization, company and business requirements

·       Strong ownership mindset with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

·       Passionate about data analysis, manufacturing yield, and continuous improvement

·       Effective communicator in both Thai and English

·       High adaptability and drive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

·       Good self-development and OJT (On the job training) learning in process/product knowledge and Engineering knowledge

·       Good presentation skills

Your experience includes:

·       Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Computer, Mechatronics or related fields)

·       1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, process, or yield engineering

·       Proficient in yield data analysis, SPC, DOE, and structured problem-solving

·       Familiar with Python, SQL, JMP, Minitab or other data analytic/statistical tools

·       Knowledge in manufacturing data systems, yield dashboarding, or factory automation is a plus

·       Experience with Drive Assembly/Test or Electronics manufacturing preferred

·       Working proficiency with Microsoft Office 

Location:

Korat Thailand

Our Korat facility is our largest manufacturing site worldwide, with more than 10,000 employees. Here, our team produces cloud-based storage equipment, from individual storage components to finished drives. Employees enjoy ample on-site parking, free shuttle vans and buses within the city of Korat, as well as transportation to and from Bangkok and Khon Kaen province on weekends. At work, you can grab a delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks at one of our 24/7 on-site canteens or coffee shops. We offer table tennis, basketball, volleyball, a running/walking trail, and exercise classes in our on-site fitness center. In addition, there are relaxing spaces with comfortable seating both indoors and outdoors, perfect for taking a break during the day. Additionally, consider joining any of our employee resource groups (ERGs), such as Seagate Women in Leadership Network (SWLN), Seagate PRIDE: Thailand chapter, or Seagate Asia’s parents and caregivers group. We also have many on-site recreation events and opportunities to give back to the local community.

Location: Korat Thailand
Travel: None